1. a remote, rural, or sparsely settled area; the countryside far from cities or towns
Usage: often used in plural form 'boondocks'; informal

Examples

• They moved out to the boondocks to escape the noise and crowds of the city.
• The small town was so far out in the boondocks that it took hours to reach the nearest hospital.
• Growing up in the boondocks meant long drives to get to school.
• He complained about being stuck in the boondocks with no entertainment options.
• The cabin was located deep in the boondocks, surrounded by forest and wildlife.
• After years in the boondocks, she finally moved to a major city.